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Eddie Ash

MACK TO PLAY OLD-STYLE GAME

SEEKS JUMP ON DEADENED BALL

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ST ARTING his Athletics,

Connie Mack savs his chief problem

S7th vear as manager of the Philadelphia

is to

develop a pitching staff for his new and young team and

to train the athletes in old-fashioned haseball. .

. . To make

a good showing is the best the veteran hopes for this season. . . . but he is confident the athletes will display surprising form in 1938 when the deadened ball will be

in use.

It will eliminate many home runs,

increase the im-

portance of pitching and increases the need of playing

for one run.

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under Connie's plans, the

Athletics will play a running game, take chances, master the sacrifice hit and steal every base possible.

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HE patriarch of the American League has high hopes of

building another championship club. . . aving Philadelphia for Mexico City,

dav before le

some promising young players 1 aim to have an interesting team and I've let Perhaps several will develop into stars

are fast.

the boys run.

one more campaign under their belts. e « « When the ball isn’t so lively,

players trying to lift it over

until 1938 to pass up the slugging

. He said vester“We have coming with us, and they after I've seen it happen. there won't be so many We won't wait We'll play old-

the fence. game,

stvle baseball this season and try to gain the jump on the

deadened sphere.”

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HICAGO'S bowlers say they A vote for the 1938 A. B. C. had the tenpin classic since 1929 the Chicago Cubs, job with his boss, William Wrigley San Francisco sports scribe, in shape and on the way

hat tournament

back to fistic

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re been promised the Indianapolis . The Windy City hasn't

. Rilly Herman, second sacker of

is studying the gum business and hopes to land a Jr, relays the information that

Pat Frayne, Max Baer is Ritter criticism

next ‘winter. . .

prominence. . ..

got, in its work. Fravne says. . .. Max expects to figzht Bob Pastor in

New York March 19.

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EANS REARDON, National lL.eague umpire, . Beans has so much confidence in his

he can call 'em right.

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has the cash to show

judgement that recently in California he purchased from Lefty O'Doul

a $20 ticket on a horse which had been in a foto finish. . . . umpire collected $74 when the numbers were flashed. . . Dade Park and River Downs, time these plants heard of

tracks, it wasn't Londos, for over in South America.

the first former heavyweight

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Veteran professional basketball plavers

wrestling champion, a comeback in America next month. ., ..

And the Two horse were snbmerged by the flood, but “boat races’ Jim is reported readying He has been knocking ‘em

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in the East say that Johnny

Moir of Notre Dame is one of the finest hardwood performers ever de-

veloped in collegiate ranks National League roster

Carl Hubbell can reach

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Midget auto racing drivers the country for the

night over

. .. The winner will be crowned Midwest Harrv McQuinn and Harold Shaw of

star competition.

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in San Antonio Indianapolis

and

N a glove bhaftle Willard Brown, squared off in the main go times in the third round counted out hy the referee,

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who ruled that the third man in the ring

welterweights Tracy

was saved by

. Pop Haines is the only pitcher on any with more than 200 victories to his credit. . . . the double-century this year.

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are assembling in Chicago from all over 100-1ap contest of the season scheduled for Sunday the fiifth-of-a-mile track at the 124th Field Artillery Armory.

indoor champion for 1937. . .. Indianapolis have entered the all-

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the other night Tracy Cox and of long ring rivalry, had Willard on the floor three knockdown Brown was a boxing commissioner “had counted too fast.” . .

the first

San Antonio scribes expressed the opinion the commissioner made up

his own rules for the occasion. . .

. Fighting was resumed and after

taking two more trins to the canvas Brown revived and finished out

the 10 rounds, for a no-count

Cow oJ Lauttr all, Japanese Signed

Schinichi (Killer) Shikuma. the Japanese wrestling ace. will pit his “sleeper” hold and other tricky maneuvers against Cowboy Luttrall, rough Texan, in the semiwindup encounter on the Armory mat card next Tuesdav night. Tt is & bout that promises lots of action and will see Shikuma spot the cowhov almost 50 pounds. Luttrall weighs 250 and Shikuma 202. The Luttrall-Shikuma added more interest to Tuesday's card, which is featured bv a clash between Everett Marshall, 220, world's title claimant from Colorado, and Big Bov Davis, 239, the powerful Columbus, O., matman. Davis holds a draw with Everett and has gained the nod over such heavies as Jumping Joe Savoldi, Ed (Strangler) Lewis, Dynamite Gus Sonnenberg and Jim McMillen. A third bout is to be arranged. Marshall and Shikumha drew 8 packed house here two weeks agd with several hundred fans turned pway. The Japanese lost on a disqualification.

SARAZEN FAVORITE IN GOLF TOURNEY

Press

te in the melee.

tussle has

Ev IF wited THOMASVILLE, Ga.. Feb. 19 Fresh from a tuneup round of 69. three under par, and in the best physical condition of his career, Gene Sarazen. former British and United States Op>n champion, today led a field of the nation's flashiest money players into the opening round of the Thomasville Open goli tourney. More than 125 top-flight pros, seeking the $700 first-prize money won last vear bv Johnnv Revolta, Chicago, with a five-under-par 283, were ready to tee off for the first 18 holes. Sarazen was a slight favorite on the basis of form shown in practice sessions.

with the decision going to Cox. . .

. Tracy was dropped

| Patly Berg Plays For Championship

By United Press PALM BEACH, Fla, Feb. 19. Patty Berg of Minneapolis, was favored today to win the Palm Beach women's golf championship as she met, Helen Dettweiler of Washington. in an 18-hole title match.

Patty was established the favorite | {completely by Sheehan of any fault

after her 3-and-1 triumph over Marion Miley, Lexington, Ky. in semi-finals vesterday. Employing a deadly short game, the red-haired Minnesota girl, who was 4 up at the turn, staved off a stretch rally by Miss Miley to end the match at the 17th hole.

Tennis Group to Aid Young Stars

ted Precs NEW YORK, Feb. Lawn Tennis strengthen

B T'ni 19.—The U. S Association moved to | America’s Davis Cup |

hopes today by naming a sub-com- |

mittee to develop younger plavers. It will be known as the Davis Cup committee, headed by Alrick H. Man Jr. Its duties will include observing, developing and coaching of promising voung players. Money already has heen set aside. improve the brand of all junior tennis while developing exceptional talent.

CALL FOOTBALL DRILL

The De Molay football team is to |

start spring football practice Sunday at 1:30 p. m. All players interested are asked to } \Witend.

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Pedro Montanez, lightweight boxer,

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BRADDOCK, LOUIS MEET FOR CONTRACT

Fighters Ready to Sign For Title Match Despite Madison Garden Protests

Sheehan Hurt In Bad Spill

Some F un, but Not All at Bike Race

At Local Bowl

risk Rider Receives Burns

But Returns to Race and Continues in Running. BIKE RACE STANDING

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The first serious spill and in the race were tied for first place in miles and laps, gave impetus to the six-day bicycle race at the Butler Fieldhouse today. Today's riding should be the eclithe week with tomorrow's competition tapering off to the thrilling “wee hour” sprints which are so telling in the rating of the riders for top money prizes. The spill came last night about 10 o'clock, involving the popular Irishman, Jackie Sheehan, who re-

| ceived bad floor burns and bruises, | and Gustave Kilian,

the powerful German rider, who is the threat in the field. Audy, Spencer Advance

Jules Audy and Freddie Spencer,

I ' by spectacular riding, had managed

to gain a lap on the field and catch up with the leading American team of Ottevacre and Winter. The Germans, Kilian and Heinz Vopel, also gained the needed lap. Shortly after that the Germans attempted sweep into undisputed possession of first place in both miles and points by stealing another lap on

| the field.

With Kil'an in the saddle, the up until only the speedy Sheehan remained in their path. Kilian maneuvered his bike so carebehind the leading Irishman Jackie was unaware anvone close on his wheeis. Just as the two riders reached the southwest turn, Kilian attempted to pass Sheehan, to do it. Not knowing Kilian was close, Sheehan suddenly swerved his bike toward the high rail, pinning Kilian in the “pocket.” The German had the choice of jumping the rail,

| which would have sent him into a 15-foot drop on the outside, or jam- | He chose the!

into Shechan. breaking the fall “straight-arm.” Sheehan, not exthe crash, was sent into a spin and skidded along

with a

Race Suspended by Fall

The race was suspended for 25 minutes while trainers worked over the fallen rnder. In a few minutes after he returned to the track. he wds in the thick of the pack, fichting to stave off a “steal” started hy Heaton and Nauwens, The German. who was exonerated in the crash, did track. Later in the race Harold Nauwens was spilled onto the track but he was not traveling at a great rate of speed and came back without injuries. Sprint winners in the 3 p. m. vesterday were Sheehan, Charlie Yaccino, Dominick Comastro, Freddie Ottevaere and Kilian. In the 4 p. m. series, two, Kilian won was first in one sprint. Winter, O'Brien Win Two In the 38 p. m. O'Brien, Winter, Kilian, Sheehan, Henri LePage, Jules Audy, Freddie Spencer and | Heinz Vopel each won one. The Germans almost blanketed |

not fall on the

series, Henry won two, and

the 11 p. m. series when Kilian won |

four sprints. Vopel three. Audy. | Keating and Winter won the other three. | At 1:30 a. m., Vopel continued the winning list with

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Central Downs Valparaiso Five

Timez fpeecinl VALPARAISO, Ind... Feh. 19. — Central Normal swamped Valparaiso, 47 to 21, here last night to continue its march as the only undefeated college basketball team in the state. The Purple Warriors (a 10-0 lead and held margin at halftime. tral's 14th straight summary: Cent,

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Bulldogs Drill For DePauw Five

Coach Tony Hinkle put his But- |

ier basketball team through a twohour scrimmage yesterday afternoon in preparation foi the contest witn DePauw at Greencastle tomorrow night. The Tigers in an earlier game this vear, | dogs, 28 to 27.

| ANDERSON TOPS TAYLOR | ANDERSON, Ind. Feb. 19.-

by Morgan, star center, gave Anderson College a 43-t0-42 victory over | Taylor University in a college basReval game last night.

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e photographer almost had to stand on his head to get the picthe six-day bike racers at the left, but the riders do almost that ving all day long. This picture was taken when Freddie Spencer, sprinter, was teading the pack with Yaccino of the plucky Italian n second place, the right, above, is the comic cutup of the local race, Charley who is also a member of one of the leading teams. Many of the Such things as weariquely shaped hats, making his bike do a fox trot, or leading the merry chase up and down the boards, are in the chunkv Amerrepertoire. Above he is shown winding his alarm clock so he “oversleep” during one of his rest periods at the race.

As Rival Against Lash

By LESLIE AVERY

United Press Staff Correspondent

YORK, Feb, 19.--Former Olympic Champion Luigi

Ttaly's great distance runner, succumbed todav to the glitter and prestige

of the

with Don Lash,

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| Glenn Cunningham, and outdoor mile record holder, ran second to Jack Lovelock of New

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‘Champion to — Whether He Accepts Flat Guaran= tee of $500,000 or Half of Net Receipts; Brown Bomber Reported Suffering From Cold.

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By STEVE SNIDER

United Press Staff Correspondent CHICAGO, Feb. 19 Heavyweight Champion James

J. Braddock met

Bomber Joe Louis today to sign for a 15-round title fight at Comiskey

| Park, June 22, against the first Negro challenger since

| knocked out Jim Jeffries at Reno, | Contracts were to bo | this afternoon at a conference of the principals and Chairman Joe | Triner of the Illinois Athletic Com- | mission, despite protests of Madison [uare Garden, Braddock will announce then Twhether he accepted a flat guarantee of $500.000 made by the Sporting Club of Illinois or agreed to take his chance on half the net receipts. Louis will receive cut of 17'; per cent, It will be the chempion’s first title | defense and first fight since he defeated Max Baer for the crown May 13, 1935. The Garden, which has a contract for Braddock to defend his title | against Max Schmeling of Germany lin New York June 3, warned Triner, Gould and others high in the pro{motion that it would take legal steps [to protect its interests if Braddock | tries to jump his Garden contract. Triner said he “never at any time had any thought of interfering with the Garden's contract.” Gould said he was fully aware such a contract existed but he refused to be checked in his determination to land Louis match, “We fight here regardless of anything,” Gould said, “We'll sign and take the consequences. “Everything is set as far as we're concerned. IT wouldn't go to all this trouble if IT didn't know what we're doing. The Garden can't tell us what to do. “Big corporations break contracts every day. | for and I'll use them if T have to, | to protect Braddock's best inter- | ests.” Braddock appeared in excellent condition | weight at which he went in against

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Baer. Despite his long stretch withe out a major fight, he looked better than he did after his first banquet= ing year as heavyweight champion, The Bomber, however, was Yes ported ill. A cold and sinus infection slowed him up during his Natie Brown fight Wednesday night, his handlers revealed, and they ordered a long rest,

Butler Trackmen On Michigan Trip

Eighteen Butler University tracke men were to leave Indianapolis at noon today for Ypsilanti, Mich, where they will meet the Michigan Normal squad at 1:30 p. m. tomors« row, It will be the third season for the Bulldogs. even in meets won and lost victory over Wayne University a loss to Indiana Waldo Stout and Andy Boa will carry the Bulldog colors in the pole vaulting event. Bernard Topmiller, Jake Weger and Inman Blackahv will be entered in the shot put. Larry Holmes and L. C. Smith are scheduled to start in the hurdle races. Joseph

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Pefronis, Milton Wiener, Ted Pruvn, George Richardson and Harlan Tyner are entered in the distance events, Ber William Olsen, Charles Broderick, Jack Hall and Hilton Atherton will seek places in the dashes. Tom Connely, manager and Coach Hermon Phillips will accoms jany the team.

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